Invacare 1080556 User Manual
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Part No. 1080556 Rev. I
Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with
the front casters parallel to it. Remove or flip up the armrest. Engage wheel locks. Shift body
weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer
board if at all possible.
TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution
should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the
object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged
to help prevent the wheels from moving.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will
help prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper
body strength.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
PROCEDURE 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES